Understanding the Provision of Assistive Technology
If a student's IEP team determines the assistive technology is need, it is the school's responsibility to provide that technology.
Key Concepts for the Provision of Assistive Technology:
AT must be provided at no cost to a student or their family, however, schools have flexibility on how to meet this financial responsibility.
AT is owned by the school but can be used at home by the student if the IEP team determines it is necessary for the student to receive a free and appropriate education (FAPE).
AT can be paid for by a student's private insurance or other third party funder, however, that cannot be required by the school in order for the student to receive Assistive Technology
For more information, see chapter ??? in Illinois Assistive Technology Guidance Manual. This might be a link.
Understanding the Provision of Assistive Technology
If a student's IEP team determines the assistive technology is need, it is the school's responsibility to provide that technology.
Key Concepts for the Provision of Assistive Technology:
For more information, see chapter ??? in Illinois Assistive Technology Guidance Manual. This might be a link.